Third Covid Wave Started, Will Peak By January-End: Maharashtra Minister
Maharashtra Health Minister RajeshTope's remarks come on a day Maharashtra reported 33,470 new COVID-19 cases and eight fatalities. Jalna: The third wave of the coronavirus pandemic has started which will peak by January-end, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said in Jalna on Monday. He also said that the 14-day quarantine period has been halved to seven days. Mr Tope's remarks come on a day Maharashtra reported 33,470 new COVID-19 cases and eight fatalities. He appealed to the people to strictly follow the COVID-appropriate behaviour. "The third wave of the pandemic has started. It is expected to peak by January-end," Mr Tope told reporters. He expressed concerns over many political leaders not adhering to the pandemic protocols despite the rise in cases in Maharashtra. The health minister also appealed to political parties not to organise meetings and programmes. Quoting an Urdu proverb, 'Jaan hai to Jahaan hai', Mr Tope said that everyo...